CIS Benchmark vs NIST 800-53
Compare compliance frameworks to understand their overlap and unique requirements. TrueConfig maps your Microsoft 365 controls to both standards.
CIS Microsoft 365 Foundations Benchmark
Industry-standard security configuration guide for Microsoft 365 developed by the Center for Internet Security.
53controls
Learn moreRecommended
NIST Special Publication 800-53
Comprehensive security and privacy controls catalog from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
54controls
Learn moreFeature Comparison
Feature
CIS Benchmark
NIST 800-53
Mapped Controls
53
54
Overlapping Controls
53
53
Certification Available
Suitable for Regulated Industries
Government Ready
Enterprise Focus
Healthcare Industry
Financial Services
IncludedPartialNot included
CIS Benchmark Features
- 53 TrueConfig controls mapped
- Published by Center for Internet Security
- Version 3.0.0
- Consensus-based security recommendations from global experts
- Prescriptive configuration guidance with specific settings
Not included
- 1 fewer mapped controls than NIST 800-53
NIST 800-53 Features
- 54 TrueConfig controls mapped
- Published by National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Version Rev. 5
- Gold standard for federal security compliance
- Comprehensive control coverage across all security domains
NIST 800-53 for Comprehensive Coverage
NIST Special Publication 800-53 maps to 54 TrueConfig controls, providing broader security coverage. 53 controls overlap with CIS Benchmark.
View NIST 800-53Not sure which to choose?
Start a free trial and TrueConfig will help you select the right baseline for your organization.
Start Free Trial